Claire doesn’t want to doubt Kyle. But you do, Vikki can tell. Claire’s never liked their ‘dynamic’ – she’s been lied to before (by Jordan) Kyle’s not like Jordan, Vikki believes Audra wanted a reaction out of her. Claire’s so ‘mixed up’; the ground’s shifted. She’s angry at grandpa and confused about Kyle – and she doesn’t have her Dad to ask.
Kyle taunted you about Victor pulling his funding – and now you’ve decided to end the partnership, Nate looks quizzically at Audra. Lily arrives to hug him and ask how Amy is. She’s on her way to see Cane; apparently Winters and every other company are still his targets.
Tessa gets the feeling Mariah doesn’t think she deserves to be around her and Aria. Daniel thinks it’s good that she’s seeing a therapist; it might give her the strength to confide what happened.
Sharon can’t just back off and do nothing – you’ll understand when Aria’s older. Mariah needs to change, to reinvent herself before she can be around her wife and daughter.
Lily knows it’s far fetched but won’t be caught off-guard by Cane again. Vibrante may be in danger too, she warns Audra. Victor believes he’s a threat and that she’s the only person Cane might confide in. Nate warns her to be careful – Damian would be alive if it weren’t for him.
Tessa can’t be sure that Mariah’s not a danger to her and Aria; she came back from a business trip a shell of her former self and won’t even look me in the eye. You and Mariah love each other, Daniel tells Tessa not to scare herself into giving up.
Sharon’s alarmed that Mariah feels the need to reinvent herself; she lists the people who love her and know her to be a good person. You might be able to push Tessa and Aria away but nothing can change Sharon’s love for her daughter. Forgive yourself.
Waiting for Cane in his suite, Lily’s surprised when Holden knocks on the door – what are you doing here? he looks equally surprised.
Welcome back, Holden says. Are you here to see Cane? Lily asks. He’s there to see Dumas. No, he had no idea – how do you know this guy? Lily was married to Cane (then quickly explains that she’s there on business) No, she didn’t know that Cane had amassed a fortune as Dumas. Strolling past her, Holden sums up – so, he’s staying here in GC. He has plans to take the city by storm. What opportunity did Cane offer you?
Arriving as Nate’s leaving, Kyle tells him to have a good day – then smirks at Audra – you have no shame. You’re lucky I didn’t tell Nate.
Vikki and Claire look at a framed photo of Cole – what would he say if he was here? Don’t jump to the worst case scenario; give Kyle the benefit of the doubt. There’s no need to worry without reason – let it go. It feels like he’s here, Claire thanks her Mom and decides that Kyle would never give her a reason not to trust him.
Audra denies ‘pulling anything’ with Claire – she was telling the truth – something DID happen. Kyle scoffs that she still thinks she can break him and Claire up – back off; you’ve met your match in me!
What if Mariah did something awful she can’t come back from? Tessa knows that they’ve both done things in their past – what if she snapped and … this might be the end for me and Mariah, she tells Daniel.
Sharon’s astounded that Mariah thinks she can live with these toxic feelings for the rest of her life. Yes, she’s glad Mariah’s seeing a therapist – but you have to be honest. Enough! Do I have to distance myself from you too!? she marches out.
Holden doesn’t know what kind of offer Dumas/Cane has for him – the message said he’s impressed with the work he did with Damian. My best friend sold me out – he’s got everything going for him. OMG – you don’t know, Lily shocks him with the news that Damian was murdered – don’t trust Cane; think twice about his offer.
Running into Vikki at CL’s, Jack expresses his condolences. Audra told Claire that something happened with Kyle in Nice – do you know anything about that? she asks. Jack knows about Audra’s plan with Victor – Kyle was on to her – she failed so Victor backed out, so Audra’s lashing out. Vikki hopes she’s lying. Jack adds that Audra seems emboldened – she has nothing to lose. Claire just lost her father, Vikki worries how far Audra’s willing to go.
You kissed me, things could have gone further, Audra knows it took all Kyle’s strength not to sleep with her. There WILL be a next time. You’re weak and you can’t resist me, remember? she pulls him into a kiss – as Claire walks in to catch an eyeful.